Cellapy Aging Shield Sun Cream SPF + Pa++++
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cellapy Aging Shield Sun Cream SPF + Pa++++ is a mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide alone. It wears matte and feels lightweight, with no stinging, but like most pure mineral formulas it can leave a moderate white cast. Breakout risk is generally low and it sits okay under makeup. With moderate protection and a score of 69.9/100, it is a decent mineral pick for those who prioritize a matte, simple filter formula.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- −8 Essential oils (Citrus Sinensis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, …)
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White cast
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #4
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- +10 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment at #48, ferment, disputed Malassezia trigger (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #22, the anchor humectant
- → 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Inositol)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (52)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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16 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Plant oil, an emollient
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18 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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21 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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22 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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26 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → dewy slippy emollient ester
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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47 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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49 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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50 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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51 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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52 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does the Cellapy Aging Shield Sun Cream SPF + Pa++++ leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast. It is a pure mineral sunscreen on Zinc Oxide, and some whitening is common with this filter type.
Is the Cellapy Aging Shield Sun Cream SPF + Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter.
Is it good?
It scores 69.9/100 in our ratings, a middling result. Protection is rated moderate, and it offers a matte, lightweight feel for those who prefer mineral filters.